"The Norwegian Nobel Committee is deeply alarmed by the Russian authorities' latest attempt to destroy Memorial. To designate such an organization as extremist is an affront to the fundamental values of human dignity and freedom of expression."
"The case against Memorial is yet another attempt to intimidate all dissent in the country and force civil society into silence."
Russia's Supreme Court designated the Nobel Peace Prize-winning rights group Memorial as an 'extremist' organization, enabling authorities to target contributors and disseminators of its materials. This ruling, part of a broader crackdown on free speech, follows the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine. Memorial, known for documenting Soviet-era crimes, was previously banned in 2021 under foreign agent laws. The Norwegian Nobel Committee expressed deep concern over this designation, viewing it as an attack on human dignity and freedom of expression. Memorial continues to operate from abroad, supporting political prisoners in Russia.
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